Rai & T.V.

Song Meaning

The lyrics immediately plunge into a scene of domestic apathy and frustration. The speaker admits they "should get busy" but chooses to stay home, regretting it even as they do it. Strikes at Rai and the general state of TV are causing distress, with even a goal on screen failing to register clearly. It paints a picture of a mind stuck in a loop of inertia and media overload. At the heart of these lyrics lies a profound emotional tension: the speaker's conflicted relationship with television. They repeatedly vow, "Da domani, da domani," to break free from its grasp, promising to stop watching, turn it off, or even sell it. Yet, this resolve is constantly undermined by a deep-seated attachment, described as a "strana situazione mai risolta" or an "ossessione." The TV is simultaneously a source of comfort and a "mascalzone" (rascal) that causes suffering. One of the most striking craft elements is the relentless, almost hypnotic repetition of "Da domani, da domani" (From tomorrow, from tomorrow). This phrase isn't just a promise; it's a mantra of procrastination, a deferral of action that never truly arrives. Each repetition is followed by a new, often contradictory, intention: "non ti accendo più" (I won't turn you on anymore) quickly shifts to "ti venderò" (I'll sell you) or even "mi pentirò" (I'll regret it). This escalating series of broken promises vividly illustrates the speaker's wavering will and the deep hold the television has. These lyrics hit hard because they capture the universal struggle against inertia and the seductive pull of distraction. The speaker's specific complaints about football matches, missing commentators, and a broken instant replay ("moviola che s'è rotta") ground the experience in a relatable, everyday context. This blend of specific, almost mundane frustrations with the overarching sense of being trapped in an "ossessione" makes the emotional impact resonate, showing how small daily habits can become an inescapable cycle. The final, fading repetitions of "Da domani, da domani" leave the listener with the unsettling sense that this cycle is destined to continue indefinitely.